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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.61, 8,061.30 and 1,864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.61, 8,061.30 and 1,864.65 is: 2,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.61 : 8,061.30 = 1,864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.61/8,061.30 = 1,864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.61x = 8,061.30 × 1,864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.61x = 15,031,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,503.05/5,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.24

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